New Walnut Creek Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem Selected For 2025

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Cindy Darling was unanimously chosen to serve as the mayor of Walnut Creek for the next year.

As customary for its first meeting in December, the City Council voted on the matter Tuesday evening. Darling won re-election to her second four-year term in November and the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office certified the election results Tuesday.

"It will be my honor to represent the City of Walnut Creek as Mayor for the coming year," Darling said. "There are many layers of government that represent us all, from local to state to federal. Cities are the government closest to the ground, and we will continue to find ways big and small to improve the lives of Walnut Creek residents. We will work to make our city a safe welcoming space to live, work, and play. It is also important to make this a prosperous place with economic opportunity for all, and a green healthy sustainable city where we can be proud to raise our families."

Kevin Wilk, who was re-elected in November to his third term on the council, was selected to serve as mayor pro-tem.

Both Mayor Darling and Mayor Pro-Tem Wilk were sworn in at the Council meeting, along with newly elected Councilmember Craig DeVinney. After being sworn in, DeVinney took his seat at the dais.

Outgoing Mayor Loella Haskew retired from the Council on Tuesday. She was honored by elected officials from the county, state, and Congress, as well as several community members.

Haskew shared her thoughts about serving on the Council since 2012, including thrice as mayor. She led the Council during some challenging times, including the start of the pandemic.

Before her election to the city council, Haskew had an extensive history of community service and will no doubt continue to have an impact in Walnut Creek, the city said.